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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 408.40 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 408.40 and 226.08 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 408.40 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/408.40 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 408.40 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 92,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,331.07/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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